Financial Advisor

Job overview

The Financial Advisor role is in person in Skokie, IL during the first year, and compensation is primarily commission-based with bonuses and initial training allowances. The posting states average compensation of $115,000 in year one, $275,000 in year three, and $640,000 in year five. The role supports Northwestern Mutual’s work to deliver financial security through comprehensive planning that integrates risk and investment products. The advisor develops client relationships and guides clients toward financial goals through planning and recommendations. The posting also describes training and licensing stipends, mentorship, and training resources to help representatives get started and develop professionally.

What you'll do

• Use a comprehensive planning process integrating risk and investment products to help clients pursue financial security
• build and nurture professional relationships
• guide clients toward financial choices and goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

financial advisor

northwestern mutual

skokie il

in-person first year

financial planning

client relationships

risk products

investment products

commission-based compensation

year 1 average $115,000

year 3 average $275,000

year 5 average $640,000

training and licensing stipends

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• training and licensing stipends
• customized mentorship and training resources.

Why this role

The posting describes a mostly commission-based career with bonuses, initial training allowances, and stated average compensation by career year.

About the employer

Northwestern Mutual - Greater Chicago is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.